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Cade Cavalli near no-hitter against Cubs through six innings

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Cade Cavalli near no-hitter against Cubs through six innings

Summary

Cade Cavalli of the Washington Nationals has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Chicago Cubs on August 13. Cavalli was perfect until a walk to Dansby Swanson to start the sixth, who was then erased on a double play. He recorded seven strikeouts and threw 41 of 67 pitches for strikes. Washington currently leads 6-0, bolstered by a three-run homer from Abimelec Ortiz earlier in the game. The Nationals have only had two no-hitters since their relocation to Washington, the last thrown by Max Scherzer in 2015.

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By the Numbers

•Cade Cavalli has a no-hitter through six innings against the Cubs
•Cavalli struck out seven batters and walked one
•Washington leads the game 6-0
•Abimelec Ortiz hit a three-run home run in the fifth
•Last Nationals no-hitter was by Max Scherzer in 2015

Latest Updates

12:36 AMESPN — Cavalli takes no-hitter into 7th as Nats rout Cubs
9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has a no-hitter through 6 innings against the Cubs

What they're saying

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Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Cavalli was perfect before Dansby Swanson led off the sixth with a walk. Cavalli, a 27-year-old right-hander in his first full season in the majors, has struck out seven and thrown 41 of his 67 pitches for strikes.
— Yahoo Sportsby PATRICK STEVENS